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The Webster Weekly for 10/23/2026

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (01:43 PM)

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Congratulations to the October 1WC Difference Makers!

A graphic featuring 'WC Difference Makers' for October 2026, highlighting Amber Wyatt and Buffy Corbin from Webster County Schools.
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๐ŸŽบ๐Ÿฅ ITโ€™S REGIONALS TIME! ๐ŸŽถ

The lights are bright, the music is ready, and our Trojans are prepared to take the field!ย 

Good luck to our Webster County Band as they compete in the Regional Marching Band Competition tomorrow!ย 

โžก๏ธ Class AA West Regional
๐Ÿ“Christian County Stadium of Champions
โฐ Performance Time: 7:30 PM

Months of dedication, countless hours of practice, and a whole lot of teamwork have led to this moment!ย 

Leave it all on the field, Trojans! ๐Ÿคฉ Go WC!ย 
A high school marching band in dark uniforms and hats practices on a green athletic field.
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Red Ribbon Week is Next Week!

โœจย Get ready for Red Ribbon Week, with a little Dolly spirit!ย โœจ

Monday, 10/26
  • 9-5 Day - Dress in professional clothes
Tuesday, 10/27
  • Coat of Many Colors Day - Dress in bright colors
Wednesday, 10/28
  • Educator Day - Dress as your favorite teacher or staff person
Thursday, 10/29
  • Rhinestones & Cowboys -ย ย Dress in rhinestones and/or western wear
Friday, 10/30
  • Imagination Library Day - Dress as your favorite character or Halloween costume
A colorful flyer for Red Ribbon Week at Webster County Schools, featuring Dolly Parton and daily dress-up themes from October 26-30.
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Vibrant Learning in Action in Webster County Schools

Vibrant Learning Experiences happen when learning is meaningful, engaging, and connected to real life. These experiences move beyond traditional instruction to prepare students with the skills they need to thrive in school, work, and life, such as curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.ย 

Over the past couple of years, you may have seen ParentSquare and Facebook posts about student learning experiences that naturally connect classroom instruction to real life and align with our profile of a graduate, which highlights skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, citizenship, and communication.ย 

Some recent examples of Vibrant Learning Experiences include:ย 

  • Providence Elementaryย 2nd graders finished language arts module 1 and learned about schools around the world and how solar energy is used. Mrs. Shelton's son hosted a video call from a solar farm to show what solar panels look like and how they work, connecting the classroom to the real world.ย 
  • Dixon Elementaryย 5th graders readย Esperanza Rising, a novel about immigrants and Hispanic culture. After reading, they connected with the story by making yarn dolls, trying new foods, and wearing culture-inspired clothing.ย 
  • Sebree Elementaryย celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community. Students shared their heritage by wearing traditional clothing and participating in a variety of engaging activities during the month.ย 
  • Dixon Elementary & the WC Area Technology Centerย are collaborating on an interest project, where the kindergartners are surveyed about their interests before students begin planning, designing, producing, and presenting projects back to the kindergartners. Students are practicing the design process, from client interview to product delivery. This was recently highlighted on theย KY Office of Career and Technical Education Facebook page.ย 
  • WC Area Technology Centerย students attended the Association of General Contractors Construction Career Day at the Murray State Expo Center, where they met with different companies and unions to explore career options in the construction sector. Students also participated in hands-on product demonstrations.ย 
  • WC Area Technology Centerย Health Science students collaborated with the West KY Area Health Education Center to gain hands-on experience with laparotomy trainer boxes by learning how to suture incisions/wounds while wearing full personal protective equipment.

๐Ÿ“ธ Check out the Vibrant Learning Experience pics below and stay tuned for more examples from our schools!ย 

Providence Elementary - 2nd Grade

PES 2nd grade pics

Dixon Elementary - 5th Grade

Dixon student in hispanic dress
DES yarn dolls

Sebree Elementary School

SES dress pic
SES fiesta banner

WC ATC Kindergarten Customer Project (from KY Career & Tech Education Facebook page)

A teacher kneels by a young girl sitting in a classroom, showing her something on a clipboard.
A teacher assists a young student at a bright green table in a lively classroom setting.

WC ATC Construction Career Day

A young person in a blue shirt carefully lays bricks, guided by an instructor in an indoor arena.
A young person sits in a Cat simulator chair, operating controls while looking at three interconnected monitors showing an excavation site.
A person rides a yellow Wacker Neuson power trowel machine inside a large indoor arena.
Students kneel on the ground, assembling mechanical parts on yellow metal stands in a large indoor venue.

WC ATC Health Science Students

ATC health
A person wearing a blue surgical gown, cap, face mask, and gloves practices suturing on a foam pad.
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A smiling student holds books and a pencil against a clipboard background, featuring text about the KIP Survey.

KIP Survey Permissions Deadline Extended

It's not too late to submit your KIP Survey Permission for your 6th and/or 8th grader! You can submit your response in several ways.ย 

Click on the ParentSquare Post Links below to Complete the Online Permission Form:ย 

OR click on the Google Form Link below:ย 

The remaining schools will be administering the survey soon, so let's get those responses in as soon as possible! ๐Ÿซถ
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Community Partner Spotlight - The Beacon of West Kentucky

The Beacon of West Kentucky is a community partner that supports Webster County families.ย 

The Clay and Providence staff recently participated in Beacon's Drug Endangered Children Awareness Training, which teaches how to identify and rescue children living in homes with substance misuse.

In addition, they offer the POP (Prevention Outreach Project) Program, an afterschool program that provides education, prevention, and support for students in grades 4-6. Students will receive life skills, evidence-based substance prevention/education, and character education to build individual protective factors.ย 

The Beacon offers community support programs that are advertised onย its Facebook page. For more information concerning the POP Program, please contact them atย beaconofwestky@gmail.com.ย 

Thank you for supporting Webster County families and schools! ๐Ÿซถ
A group of adults sits at tables in a brightly lit school library filled with bookshelves.
Students sit in two rows facing each other in a school hallway, holding colorful pool noodles toward the center.
A young boy in a blue hoodie stands in a classroom, holding a small tube over a white paper plate with blue paint.
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HIF form graphic

๐Ÿšจ Household Income Form Reminder ๐Ÿšจ


This form is not just about students receiving free meals. Each submitted form helps us advocate for our students. No matter your income status, each form matters!ย 

Why is this form important?ย 
๐ŸดFree meals for students
ย ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง’โ€๐Ÿง’ FRYSC (Family Resource Youth Service Center) funding for staff, student programs, and supplies
๐Ÿ›œ E-rate funding for high-speed internet
๐Ÿ“š Title 1 federal funding for extra academic help for our schools
๐Ÿ“Š Data for grants that directly support our students

It only takes a few minutes, is confidential, and directly impacts our students!ย 

๐Ÿ”— Link to complete:ย https://forms.gle/4JE3bxwazMNDBX3Y7

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  • M - F, 10/26 - 10/30 - Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days (see flyer)
  • M, 10/26 - Webster County Board of Education Meeting at 5:00 PM
  • T, 10/27 - World Occupational Therapy Day
  • F, 10/30 - Providence Elementary Fall Festival
  • Su, 11/1 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
  • M, 11/9 - Webster County Board of Education Work Session at 5:00 PM
  • M - F, 11/9 - 11/13 - National School Psychology Weekย 
  • F, 11/13 - Midterm for 2nd Nine Weeks, Trojan Mania at 6:00 PM
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